Gentlemen of the Union & fellow Club Members of All Persuasions.
I watched this thread from the beginning and had my suspicions that it was a re-run of a thread, posted on the Union Board - which I was unable to read - being from the other side of the Divide.
I watched it develop and was a li'll concerned at some of the presentation of views - rather than the actual Subject Matter - but, felt that No Rules had been breached, so I withheld comment. As far as I was concerned as a Confederate and as one of the Moderators of this Board - this thread was a Public washing of Union Dirty Linen . . . . and to a tiny degree, there was a mild entertainment value in it for Me.
I normally check the Boards 6-7 times a day . . . . being only partially employed - I have that luxury - and normally, I would catch "Events" like today's, "Live", as they happen. Today I was working in the Morn and then went immediately, to Dublin on business.
I was dismayed upon my return, to read that this Topic had exploded into a unpleasant situation.
I cannot speak for Cabinet, nor can I claim to speak for any percentage of the Club Membership. I wish to comment and p'raps be so bold as to advise.
HOWEVER - let Me categorically place on the Record, that what follows are my PERSONAL viewpoint and should NOT be taken as an endorsement of any side in this debate . . . . NOR should my Comments be taken as a criticism of any Officer involved OR previously mentioned in previous Posts on this Subject.
My understanding of the matter is as follows:
1. Major General Golen has followed the steps # 1. # 2, and # 3 - as suggested by Major General McClellan on this matter, to some degree.
2. Major General Golen is passionate about this topic and about the ACWGC in general.
3. Major General Golen is frustrated by the Response (or lack thereof), that He has received from the Union Command Structure.
As a small example, Don mentions the He " lightly addressed this with the Union commander" and He feels that He was "brushed off". Perhaps, Don Your passion on the subject was not expressed forcefully enough when addressing the CoA of the Union?
However, be that as it may, Gary has outlined a clear and definitive path for your concerns. He is quite correct in stating that - regardless of any Individual's position in the Club, or their past contributions, the M-D Board is not the place to raise the Subject.
You use sarcasm and "abrasive" language at the beginning of this thread. I understand why. Your frustration is clear. Again . . . we have seen in the past, how such language - no matter how noble or important the subject - will invariably irritate at least one fellow Member or Section of the Club, and can very quickly deteriorate, into a "free for all", with insults traded and resignations reigning in Blizzard-like rapidity.
LET US ALL HALT ALL DISCUSSION ON THIS MATTER NOW. CEASE, DESIST AND TAKE A STRESS PILL FOLKS!
There is a facility on the Boards, for any Member to e-mail all Members of the Cabinet.
Don, please use it to notify the Cabinet of Your concerns and to request an examination of the matter in toto.
This facility is specifically present for this sort of situation. I would venture, that were any member to accuse another of Cheating in a Post on the M-D Board . . . . there would rightfully, be howls of derision and indignation from all sides.
Whilst this subject is not of a "character tainting" nature, in the same vein as an accusation of Cheating, it <i><font color="red">does </font id="red"></i> carry an accusation - that of neglect of Duty and Dismissal of the Club Format Rules.
Therefore - it should be discussed in Private. The procedures and Forum/facility are provided for. Please use them as they were intended.
Finally Don, I would respectfully Request and advise Ye to withdraw or withhold any resignations on Your part until this matter is discussed and any possible action decided upon. An Officer of your undoubted Skills, Passion and Endurance is just what this Club so badly needs.
Please do not waste these commendable attributes on a fit of pique and frustration.
I think that you might regret any rash actions on your part, in the future . . . please take your time NOW, follow the above course and by all means, if you are dissatisfied with the final Outcome, well - THEN consider your path forward, within the ACWGC.
I mean no disrespect or admonishment My Friend . . . . I am genuinely dismayed that you feel so disillusioned at present. Bring it to Cabinet and I am sure the Entire Club will benefit from the process.
Take Time and Care Don,
Pat.
Patrick G.M.Carroll,
Brigadier General.
Carroll's Corps,(II)
"Spartan Southrons"
Army of Georgia.
C.S.A.Cabinet Secretary
" When My Country takes it's rightful place, amongst the Nations of the World, then and only then, let My Epitaph be written. "
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